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Australia's winter COVID wave may have peaked early, health minister says

Australia's COVID-19 winter outbreak fuelled by the new Omicron sub-variants BA.4/5 may have peaked early, Health Minister Mark Butler said on Thursday, as hospitals reported a steady fall in admissions over the past week.

Reuters

COVID-19's winter Omicron cases may have peaked says Health Minister

The most-recent wave of COVID-19 infections appears to have reached its peak, federal Health Minister Mark Butler says.

ABC News

New 'night time' covid symptom could indicate BA.5 omicron variant

There are many symptoms of covid that we know about such as a fever, a change to our taste and smell as well as a cough, but there's one symptom common with the latest omicron variant.

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LA County COVID surge appears to be cresting, but the picture is still far from good

LOS ANGELES — The summer coronavirus wave in Los Angeles County — fueled by super-contagious omicron subvariants — appears to be cresting as cases continue to fall, but the picture is far from good.

Los Angeles Times

How long after having Covid can you get it again?

Covid reinfections from the new Omicron strains of the virus have become more common. But how quickly can you be reinfected with Covid?

Wales Online

Covid incubation period: How long are you infectious for?

Experts warn of fifth wave of infections as hospital admissions rise

The Independent UK

Covid reinfections: How likely are you to catch coronavirus again as cases rise?

Do vaccines and booster shots protect against new variants? Here’s what you need to know

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Nine Omicron symptoms affecting the fully vaccinated - and signs you may have it

Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of variant, experts say

The Independent UK

People vaccinated against Covid share common symptom after testing positive

Around one in five vaccinated Britons with Omicron or Delta strain experienced diarrhoea as a symptom

The Independent UK

Australia 'miles behind' in healthcare technology, experts say. From PCRs to RATs to breath tests, what will the future of COVID-19 testing look like?

As COVID-19 varaints evolve and become more transmissible, many are wondering whether we're likely to get a variant that can elude testing. Here's what some experts think the future of COVID testing will look like.

ABC News

London restaurant recovery lagging behind other major cities says D&D

Capital’s eateries hit by Omicron, strikes and heatwave

Evening Standard

What is ‘Centaurus’? Fast-spreading Covid variant that has arrived in UK as cases soar

Virologists voice concerns about highly-contagious BA.2.75 which is thought to spread faster than its Omicron relatives

The Independent UK

Covid reinfections: How likely are you to catch coronavirus again as cases rise?

Do vaccines and booster shots protect against new variants? Here’s what you need to know

The Independent UK

New Covid variants: How many strains are in circulation and on the rise around the world?

Omicron sub-variants driving up coronavirus cases in UK and being monitored closely

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People vaccinated against Covid share common symptom after testing positive

Around one in five vaccinated Britons with Omicron or Delta strain experienced diarrhoea as a symptom

Los Angeles Times

More people are catching coronavirus a second time, heightening long COVID risk, experts say

LOS ANGELES — Emerging evidence suggests that catching the coronavirus a second time can heighten long-term health risks, a worrisome development as the circulation of increasingly contagious omicron subvariants leads to greater numbers of Californians being reinfected.

The New Daily

Experts say the worst of Australia’s winter COVID surge could soon be behind us

While there's no end in sight just yet for ongoing COVID waves, there is some hope that we will be better equipped for when one does arrive.

Tribune News Service

A look inside Florida’s hospitals as the newest COVID wave sweeps through the state

BOCA RATON, Fla. — At West Boca Medical Center, Dr. Cory Harlow sees patients coming into the emergency department with many of the same symptoms they complained of during the early days of COVID in Florida: pneumonia, high fever and shortness of breath,

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Victoria's COVID cases are likely hugely under-reported. Here's what that means for this wave

It's believed about half of people with COVID-19 haven't been officially recorded, leading to a worrying number of people in hospital. But there are signs the worst could be behind us. Here's what authorities have to say.

The Independent UK

‘Stealthy’ new Covid variant can reinfect you every month

‘Even having had Omicron, we’re not well protected from further infections,’ said Prof Danny Altmann

AAP

Masks for 'years' in Victoria COVID fight

A recommendation for masks to be worn indoors could remain for years despite Victoria's latest COVID-19 wave peaking, Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton says.

The Independent UK

What is ‘Centaurus’? Fast-spreading Covid variant that has arrived in UK

Virologists voice concerns about highly-contagious BA.2.75 which is thought to spread faster than its Omicron relatives

The Independent UK

Nine Omicron symptoms affecting the fully vaccinated - and signs you may have it

Fainting and fatigue may signal onset of variant, experts say

ABC News

COVID symptoms: Signs that you may have long COVID, what to look out for in children and is the Omicron variant different?

Cold weather and more transmissible subvariants have seen daily reported COVID-19 cases reach tens of thousands. Here are the symptoms you should look out for.

ABC News

Habitual mask-wearing is likely helping Japan, Singapore and South Korea bring daily Omicron deaths down, epidemiologists say

There is "a really quite important cultural difference" in Asia that epidemiologists suggest is having a dramatic impact on their daily rate of COVID-19 deaths.

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